How Much A Person Can Save by Quitting Smoking
Business | Sunday October 2, 2016
If we assume that the price of cigarettes will rise at the rate of 10 per cent, a 25-year-old smoking 10 cigarettes a day today would have smoked cigarettes worth Rs 1.27 crore by the time he/she turns 60.
Haven't Transferred PF Money After Job Change? 5 Things To Know
Business | Sunday October 2, 2016
If you are a salaried person who switched jobs or left the typical 9-to-5 job to start something of your own, chances are good that you might have missed to transfer or withdraw your provident fund money.
How To Avoid TDS On Bank Fixed Deposits
Business | Tuesday October 18, 2016
Interest on bank fixed deposit is fully taxable. Banks are liable to deduct TDS at the rate of 10 per cent on the interest earned, if the interest income for the year is more than Rs 10,000.
Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma Richest Entrepreneur Under 40: Report
Business | Friday September 9, 2016
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, 38, is the richest entrepreneur in India below the age of 40, according to Hurun's India rich list for 2016. The net worth of Paytm's founder jumped 162 per cent in the past one year to Rs 7,300 crore, says the report.
Cooperative Bank FDs: Should You Invest For Higher Interest Rates?
Business | Sunday September 4, 2016
An interest rate of 9.50 per cent per annum on a fixed deposit may look attractive to many at a time when most of the commercial banks are offering an interest rate of 7-7.5 per cent.
Hurry Up! It's Your Last Opportunity To Clear Pending Tax Returns
Business | Wednesday August 31, 2016
August 31 is the last day to clear the pending tax returns of the six assessment years between 2009-10 and 2014-15.
Insurance And Income Tax Benefits: Four Things You May Not Know
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday August 21, 2016
Many people buy life insurance policies just to save tax as the premium paid is eligible for deduction under Section 80C
7th Pay Commission: Gratuity Limit Doubled To Rs 20 Lakh. Where To Invest
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Wednesday August 17, 2016
On the recommendation of Seventh Pay Commission, the government has increased the gratuity limit to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh. This is good news for government employees as they will get more money on retirement.
Missed August 5 Tax-Filing Deadline? Here Are Your Options
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday August 14, 2016
Many people fail to file their income tax return on time despite extension of deadline. This year the government extended the tax-filing deadline to August 5, though July 31 typically is the last date.
Falling Interest Rates, Higher Taxes...Are Bank FDs Worth It?
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday August 9, 2016
Banks fixed deposits are among the most popular instruments among Indians as they provide fixed-guaranteed return. Though safety of capital and guaranteed returns are the two virtues of bank fixed deposits, tax inefficiency takes the charm away from them. The interest earned on fixed deposits is fully taxable.
Seventh Pay Commission Arrears Soon. How To Claim Tax Relief
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday August 6, 2016
In Seventh Pay Commission bonanza, lakhs of central government employees will soon receive higher salaries and arrears in one go. This may result in an increase in the tax slab of many employees as they will receive arrears from January 1, 2016.
Can You Pay Rent To Parents Or Spouse And Claim HRA Benefits?
Business | Sunday October 16, 2016
Most of you must be aware that if you are residing in a rented accommodation and your company is giving you house rent allowance (HRA) as a part your salary, you can claim HRA deduction equivalent to the least of the following:
How Income Tax Department Is Tracking Your Transactions
Business | Monday September 19, 2016
To check tax evasion, the income tax department has stepped up its vigilance against undeclared income.
Investing In Bank Fixed Deposits? Five Rules You May Not Know
Business | Wednesday September 21, 2016
Banks deposits are one of the most popular investments among Indians. Yet many people are not aware of some of the rules, particularly pertaining to the taxability of interest income.
Why PPF Interest Rate Could Fall To Lowest In Nearly 40 Years
Business | Monday September 19, 2016
In what could be a big setback to the common man, interest rate on one of the most popular small saving schemes - public provident fund (PPF) - could fall below 8 per cent, a level never seen since 1979.
How Much A Person Can Save by Quitting Smoking
Business | Sunday October 2, 2016
If we assume that the price of cigarettes will rise at the rate of 10 per cent, a 25-year-old smoking 10 cigarettes a day today would have smoked cigarettes worth Rs 1.27 crore by the time he/she turns 60.
Haven't Transferred PF Money After Job Change? 5 Things To Know
Business | Sunday October 2, 2016
If you are a salaried person who switched jobs or left the typical 9-to-5 job to start something of your own, chances are good that you might have missed to transfer or withdraw your provident fund money.
How To Avoid TDS On Bank Fixed Deposits
Business | Tuesday October 18, 2016
Interest on bank fixed deposit is fully taxable. Banks are liable to deduct TDS at the rate of 10 per cent on the interest earned, if the interest income for the year is more than Rs 10,000.
Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma Richest Entrepreneur Under 40: Report
Business | Friday September 9, 2016
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, 38, is the richest entrepreneur in India below the age of 40, according to Hurun's India rich list for 2016. The net worth of Paytm's founder jumped 162 per cent in the past one year to Rs 7,300 crore, says the report.
Cooperative Bank FDs: Should You Invest For Higher Interest Rates?
Business | Sunday September 4, 2016
An interest rate of 9.50 per cent per annum on a fixed deposit may look attractive to many at a time when most of the commercial banks are offering an interest rate of 7-7.5 per cent.
Hurry Up! It's Your Last Opportunity To Clear Pending Tax Returns
Business | Wednesday August 31, 2016
August 31 is the last day to clear the pending tax returns of the six assessment years between 2009-10 and 2014-15.
Insurance And Income Tax Benefits: Four Things You May Not Know
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday August 21, 2016
Many people buy life insurance policies just to save tax as the premium paid is eligible for deduction under Section 80C
7th Pay Commission: Gratuity Limit Doubled To Rs 20 Lakh. Where To Invest
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Wednesday August 17, 2016
On the recommendation of Seventh Pay Commission, the government has increased the gratuity limit to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh. This is good news for government employees as they will get more money on retirement.
Missed August 5 Tax-Filing Deadline? Here Are Your Options
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday August 14, 2016
Many people fail to file their income tax return on time despite extension of deadline. This year the government extended the tax-filing deadline to August 5, though July 31 typically is the last date.
Falling Interest Rates, Higher Taxes...Are Bank FDs Worth It?
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday August 9, 2016
Banks fixed deposits are among the most popular instruments among Indians as they provide fixed-guaranteed return. Though safety of capital and guaranteed returns are the two virtues of bank fixed deposits, tax inefficiency takes the charm away from them. The interest earned on fixed deposits is fully taxable.
Seventh Pay Commission Arrears Soon. How To Claim Tax Relief
Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday August 6, 2016
In Seventh Pay Commission bonanza, lakhs of central government employees will soon receive higher salaries and arrears in one go. This may result in an increase in the tax slab of many employees as they will receive arrears from January 1, 2016.
Can You Pay Rent To Parents Or Spouse And Claim HRA Benefits?
Business | Sunday October 16, 2016
Most of you must be aware that if you are residing in a rented accommodation and your company is giving you house rent allowance (HRA) as a part your salary, you can claim HRA deduction equivalent to the least of the following:
How Income Tax Department Is Tracking Your Transactions
Business | Monday September 19, 2016
To check tax evasion, the income tax department has stepped up its vigilance against undeclared income.
Investing In Bank Fixed Deposits? Five Rules You May Not Know
Business | Wednesday September 21, 2016
Banks deposits are one of the most popular investments among Indians. Yet many people are not aware of some of the rules, particularly pertaining to the taxability of interest income.
Why PPF Interest Rate Could Fall To Lowest In Nearly 40 Years
Business | Monday September 19, 2016
In what could be a big setback to the common man, interest rate on one of the most popular small saving schemes - public provident fund (PPF) - could fall below 8 per cent, a level never seen since 1979.
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